Great closers are important but also way too costly. The Sox had the perfect solution with Papelbon because over his tenure in Boston his average salary was pretty low. Once he went to Philly, in my judgment, he became over priced. He's doing great in Philly, but the Phillies ain't doing great at all--they spent too much on the closer. Before the closer can do his job, the rest of the staff needs to contain opposing hitters for 8 innings, no mean feat.

The FO is clearly trying to find a solution because they picked up and have three closers--Hanrahan, Bailey, and Uehara.

Peter Abraham says relievers like structure and knowing what is expected, which drives you to pick one guy. I think Bailey will get at least a couple more shots, then, if he still gets hammered, Farrell will plug in someone else, probably Tazawa, but that's a SWAG.

Great closers are important but also way too costly. The Sox had the perfect solution with Papelbon because over his tenure in Boston his average salary was pretty low. Once he went to Philly, in my judgment, he became over priced. He's doing great in Philly, but the Phillies ain't doing great at all--they spent too much on the closer. Before the closer can do his job, the rest of the staff needs to contain opposing hitters for 8 innings, no mean feat.

The FO is clearly trying to find a solution because they picked up and have three closers--Hanrahan, Bailey, and Uehara.

Peter Abraham says relievers like structure and knowing what is expected, which drives you to pick one guy. I think Bailey will get at least a couple more shots, then, if he still gets hammered, Farrell will plug in someone else, probably Tazawa, but that's a SWAG.

We have a lot of good arms, I say that J F should go with the "hot hand" !!!! Also, "CLOSING IS NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART" !!!!!